Just before the turn of the century, Percy Lavon Julian was born ... crucial in performing organ transplants. Julian held more than 100 chemical patents, wrote scores of papers on his work ...

In 1929, Percy Julian won the opportunity to pursue a dream ... In his 17 years at Glidden, Julian would obtain over 100 patents, thanks mostly to the versatile soybean plant.

Ameer will deliver the Percy Julian Distinguished Lecture and receive his medal during ... Julian was a Black chemist, inventor, and entrepreneur who earned more than 100 patents and published over ...